LLGFF Preview – a taste of what’s to come…

A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet?

To a packed audience of LLGFF fans and supporters, the programming team from the BFI kicked off the hype for this year’s festival – the 27^th – showcasing an eclectic mix of what’s on offer from the expanded 10 day programme, taking place between 14^th – 24^th March at BFI Southbank.

Last year, there were 21,000 attendances at films, which shattered expectations. Since then the BFI has relaunched its strategy and priorities and the LLGFF is at the heart of how the BFI is delivering on its strategy.

This year, the programming is structured differently to previous years. Three themes: Hearts (love, romance, friendship),  Bodies (sex, identity and transformation) & Minds (art, politics and community) guide the selection of films and ensure that the programme is able to reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and films being made from within the community.

Tickets are on sale from 26^th February for BFI members, and to the general public shortly after that. 

The full programme is available  at http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=b498a642-66b5-46d7-9624-ef236f4945e2.

Get in quick as tickets are always selling like hot potatoes, and following the trailer preview, this year will be no different, as always the selection is very exciting.

Look out on the Planet London events calendar as all of the key lesbian films and events will be published there.

*** BUY TICKETS FROM 26 FEBRUARY ***

A change of name?

In further exciting news, the trail and teaser for the 27^th LLGFF is whether the name, the BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival to give it its full moniker is still relevant and reflective of the event. BFI are encouraging debate and suggestions on the matter. Visit the website  to find out more and view the trailer.

FindHrr launches on the iPhone

New iPhone app, FindHrr launched this month. Discover and connect with other gay and bisexual women. Available now, free from the App Store, it’s set to take the lesbian world by storm.

Besides simply playing Cupid, facilitating new dates and friendships across the globe, FindHrr uses geo-technology and pin-mapping to position lesbian users in relation to local gay goings-on.

Whether you’re at home, away or planning a holiday, expand the horizons of your “scene” and discover new hangouts. Keen travellers can locate gay districts worldwide – from Soho, London to Castro, San Francisco – and browse recommendations of lesbian-friendly hotels.

FindHrr offers a comprehensive and reliable A-Z of gay bars, clubs and events the world over. It also gives users the lowdown on lesbian-friendly restaurants and cafes, providing the essential drinking and dining directory.

In the ‘Erotica’ section, you’ll find a titillating yet tasteful guide to local hotspots at your fingertips. If you’re after some raunchy retail therapy, flick through to find sex shops in the vicinity. Please note, however, that images featuring nudity are strictly prohibited on both venue listings and personal profiles.

After all that indulgence, make use of the app’s ‘Well-Being’ and ‘Sport’ facilities, which direct you to local gyms, exercise classes and ladies’ sports teams. You’ll need to recharge your batteries if you want to make the most of your city stay, so why not preen and pamper yourself at one of our listed hairdressers and beauty salons?

The lesbian’s answer to TripAdvisor, FindHrr revolutionises the experience of travelling, socialising and networking. The app offers impartial and trustworthy advice from likeminded women, making it easy and fun to plan your next adventure. Users can share experiences and upload photos to each venue listing, with comments updated in real-time.

The app presently covers 150 cities, but with regular updates in the pipeline, users can follow FindHrr’s quest for global domination.

FindHrr Launch Party!
FindHrr officially launches in London at the One Love party at Area in Vauxhall. Planet London is running a competition to win 2 tickets to One Love. Enter the competition and find out more about the launch party here.

Film: A Perfect Ending comes to DVD

This well paced film, with an all-star cast, and an unexpected twist, reminds us that we should live every day as if it's our last.
 
A repressed and uptight socialite, Rebecca (the beautiful Barbara Niven) lives a perfect and pointless life. She is the ideal wife to her husband (John Heard) and mother to her three children. But she places their happiness over her own, until now.

Rebecca has a secret, something her friends don't even know. The last person that she expects to reveal it to is a high priced escort named Paris (True Blood's Jessica Clark).

Rebecca could never have guessed that through Paris, she would discover the answers she’s been searching for. Her journey to raw passion allows her to reclaim her body and her sexuality.
 
From renowned woman's director, Nicole Conn (Elena Undone) comes a powerful film of female sexuality and empowerment, and the strength that exists between women.

View the trailer http://muvi.es/w2935

A PERFECT ENDING is available to purchase from 11^th February from Amazon

Or...

WIN your own copy from Planet London - visit our competition page!